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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Kick start your October professional reading with the latest issue of C&RL News! This month features articles on inclusive reference, microlearning, promotion and tenure, teaching with primary sources, and more. Check it out today on the magazine website. bit.ly/4drVl5F

Cover of C&RL News, October 2026 issue. The image shows two people in a library setting, one reaching for a book on a high shelf, while the other looks on. Text highlights that the issue is freely available at crln.acrl.org.

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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Don't miss the complimentary 10/13 #ChoiceWebinar This year’s SNSI Security Summit is a focused roundtable event where #librarians can get answers from a panel of experienced Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and IT leaders. ow.ly/il8u50ZLeoy #ScholarlyNetworksSecurityInitiative #libraries

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We're excited to announce the availability of the revised version of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education! Learn more about the revision on ACRL Insider at bit.ly/470kZuH. #infolit #ACRLFramework

Red and blue graphic for the "Revised Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education" by ACRL, with a link to ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Let books be. Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in attempts to censor or remove books in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Sound familiar? Find ways to get involved and spread the word: bit.ly/4yvixbB.

LET BOOKS BE. Various line drawings related to libraries and books, including a hand holding a sign made of an open book that reads "Freed for ALL to Read," a tote bag that reads "Totes Resist" carrying a book, a full book cart with the head and tale of a horse with text that reads "A Wild Ride," and a closeup of two feet standing on a stack of books that say "A Soap Box" on their spines. Text at bottom reads "Protect the freedom to read. Banned Books Week, October 4-10, 2026." American Library Association. ala.org/bbooks

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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Now on #TIEBlog Read a collection of #DEIA news items from across higher education to help Toward Inclusive Excellence readers stay up to date on the latest happenings in September 2026. ow.ly/qLI350ZT2MQ #Highered

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

ICYMI! We're excited to announce the first virtual offering from our popular Information Literacy Immersion Program – “Information Literacy Instruction in Changing Information Environments.” Learn more and join us from 10/19 – 11/13. bit.ly/4j79wR5 #infolit

Underwater scene with two scuba divers near coral formations. Text overlay reads: "ACRL Virtual Immersion 'Information Literacy Instruction in Changing Information Environments' October 19-November 13, 2026.

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New on ACRLog... Three Pieces of Advice for First-Year Academic Librarians "As I finish up the first five weeks of the semester, I’ve been thinking a lot about how different this year feels from last year, and how I wish I could go back and tell myself not to be stressed..." bit.ly/4iKZvZL

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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Now on #TIEBlog TIE contributor Jamia Williams shares strategies for more effective student engagement in the library. ow.ly/Zhse50ZQYQ8 #libraries #studentsupport

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The ACRL Fostering Change program is recruiting a cohort of 5-7 facilitators to help our current team create and offer new professional development and engagement opportunities. Learn more on ACRL Insider and submit applications by October 30. bit.ly/4hH0NUs

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

New on ACRLog... Making the Cross-Border Jump as an Academic Librarian "I definitely think that the biggest obstacle to accepting a position in another country was in my head." - Lisa Shin bit.ly/4iB759l

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

REMINDER! We're accepting proposals for ACRL-sponsored education programs at the the 2027 ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition to be held June 24-June 28, 2027, in New Orleans. Learn more on ACRL Insider and submit your proposals by September 21. bit.ly/4qF3qJr

The image is a colorful promotional graphic for the "ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition." It features the event date, June 24-28, 2027, and location, New Orleans. There is a trumpet and musical notes in the design. The text is framed by vibrant icons and colors. The American Library Association is credited at the bottom.

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We're excited to announce the first virtual offering from our popular Information Literacy Immersion Program – “Information Literacy Instruction in Changing Information Environments.” Learn more on ACRL Insider and join us from 10/19 – 11/13. bit.ly/4j79wR5 #infolit

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

You'll find articles on teaching source evaluation, ranking university libraries, fat studies literature, and more in the September issue of College & Research Libraries. It's available now on the journal website - bit.ly/4xL2XYl

Cover of "College & Research Libraries" journal, September 2026 issue. Text on the right announces the issue is freely available at crl.acrl.org.

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New on ACRLog... Library of Congress: “POTUS pawns” "While for decades the practice for LCSH changes has included a period of public comment, these most recent changes were approved with no comments allowed..." - Violet Fox bit.ly/4yxhJCD

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

ICYMI! Join us at 1:00pm Central on Sept. 14, for the ACRL Presents webcast “U.S. Department of Education Proposed Rule to Revise Accreditation in Higher Education.” Learn more about the webcast, along with ACRL's advocacy efforts, on ACRL Insider, bit.ly/4A2cYm0

The image features a purple background with bold text: "ACRL Presents." Beside it, the text reads "U.S. Department of Education Proposed Rule to Revise Accreditation in Higher Education."

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join us at 1:00pm Central on Sept. 14, for the ACRL Presents webcast “U.S. Department of Education Proposed Rule to Revise Accreditation in Higher Education.” Learn more about the webcast, along with ACRL’s advocacy efforts, on ACRL Insider, bit.ly/4A2cYm0

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The September issue of C&RL News is now available! This month we feature articles on mapping the sociomaterial, presentation consultations, #OER, algorithmic literacy, #AI in assessment and authorship and more. Check it out today - bit.ly/4yj5Ujk

Cover of "College & Research Libraries News" September 2026 issue. A person is tending plants outdoors. Text on the right reads: "C&RL News - September 2026. Freely available now at crln.acrl.org!"

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Congrats to the 2026 Leab Award recipient for Excellence in Description Digital Catalog Category: "Psychiatry, Insanity, and Religion in the Trial of Charles Guiteau." bit.ly/4gEJuTy #exhibiton #catalog #exhibitioncatalog #rarebooks #archives

An old sepia-toned portrait of Charles Julius Guiteau is displayed on a page. The title reads "Introduction" with a menu listing sections like "Charles Julius Guiteau," "The Insanity Defense," and others. The page is from the 2026 Leab Digital Catalog Award, attributed to Oskar Diethelm Library, Weill Cornell Medical College, with a note of excellence in description.

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

New on ACRLog... The Allegory of the Meniscus or Accepting the Reality of Middle Management in Higher Education "Interestingly, the library administrators with whom I worked reported having to convince people within their teams that they were middle managers..." - Dustin Fife bit.ly/3T7lwaD

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Leab Award recipient for Excellence in Content and Innovation in Audience Engagement Digital Catalog Categories - “Softness Was Always Ours: A Tender Tribute to Black Women and Girls." bit.ly/4gEJuTy

This image is a digital catalog award announcement from ACRL for 2026. The catalog, titled "Softness Was Always Ours," is a tribute related to Black women and girls. It features sections titled "Resilience in the Everyday" with a vintage portrait, and "Softness & Strength" with a historical photograph. Text at the bottom highlights the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History for excellence in content and audience engagement.

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

New on ACRLog... A sensory room in the library "The goals for our sensory room were to provide a place for library visitors to find stress relief, relax and work through emotions, and use items related to different sensory experiences." - Zoë McLaughlin bit.ly/3SvHuE8

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Congrats to the 2026 Leab Award recipient for Best in Show, Innovation in Design, and Innovation in Inclusion and Representation Digital Catalog Categories: “Disembodied Reembodied” by Jenny Schmid, Emily Beck, Jaime Konerman-Sease, and Lois Hendrickson. bit.ly/4gEJuTy

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We're now accepting proposals for ACRL-sponsored education programs at the the 2027 ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition to be held June 24-June 28, 2027, in New Orleans. Learn more on ACRL Insider and submit your proposals by September 21. bit.ly/4qF3qJr

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Congrats to the 2026 Leab Award recipient for Innovation in Design and Innovation in Inclusion and Representation Print Catalog Categories: "'We are each other's Harvest': Gwendolyn Brooks and the Formation of Black Literary Canon" by Cait Coker, designed by Chloe Ottenhoff. bit.ly/4gEJuTy

Cover of a book titled "We are each other's harvest: Gwendolyn Brooks and the Formation of Black Literary Canon." The background has text and logos about the 2026 Leab Print Catalog Award from the ACRL, and mentions the Rare Book & Manuscript Library at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend and literacy champion Dolly Parton. Her Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father's inability to read or write, has put millions of books into children's hands and was considered by her to be among her greatest achievements.

An ALA READ poster featuring Dolly Parton holding copies of "The Little Engine that Could" and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

ACRL would like to extend a HUGE thank you all 15 of our Sections for donating over $20,000 to the ACRL Conference and RBMS Scholarship Funds! Please consider supporting ACRL 2027 scholarships by donating today: bit.ly/2BB3vHb

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

New on ACRLog... A Born-Digital Librarian's Reflection on Digital Educational Tools "... I’ve come to believe that many digital tools that are meant to improve learning instead strip away the friction that the acquisition of knowledge requires." - Senka Stankovic bit.ly/4qwYJBz

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Congrats to the 2026 Leab Award recipient for Excellence in Description Print Catalog Category: "Imaginary Books: Lost, Unfinished, and Fictive Works Found Only in Other Books" by Reid Byers. bit.ly/4gEJuTy #catalog #exhibitioncatalog #rarebooks #archives @reid-byers.bsky.social

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Notifications for ACRL 2027 contributed paper, panel session, and workshop proposals went out on Thursday, August 20. Check your spam filter if you don't see your notification in your inbox! #acrl2027

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Congrats to the 2026 Leab Award recipient for Excellence in Content Print Catalog Category: "Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy." Learn more about this catalog on ACRL Insider - bit.ly/4gEJuTy #exhibiton #catalog #exhibitioncatalog #rarebooks #archives

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Congrats to the 2026 Leab Award recipient for Best in Show, Innovation in Audience Engagement, and Innovation in Production Print Catalog - Categories: Women on the Move: An Exhibition of Travel Books. bit.ly/4gEJuTy

The image is a poster for "Women on the Move: An Exhibition of Travel Books" by Ksenya Kiebuzinski, Elizabeth Ridolfo, and David Fernández. It is recognized with the 2026 Leab Print Catalog Award by ACRL. The exhibition is at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto from September 3, 2023, to December 3, 2024. The poster is set against a purple background with the award details at the bottom.

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Justin Fuhr @justinfuhr.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

✍️🎓 We're looking for First Year Academic Librarian bloggers for 2026-27 over at acrlog.org! Click the link for more info and how to apply. acrlog.org/2026/08/18/s... @ala-acrl.bsky.social

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Seeking First Year Academic Librarian Bloggers for 2026-27 - ACRLog

As we enter a new academic year, we’re looking to bring on a few new bloggers here at ACRLog. We’d like to thank our 2025-26 FYAL bloggers Lisa Shin, M. Roberts, and Eleanor Ball for their terrific po...

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Join our Value of Academic Libraries Committee on Tuesday, August 25 for the free webinar “If It’s Not in the Data, It’s Not in the Decisions: Learning Analytics for Academic Librarians.” Learn more on ACRL Insider and submit your free registration today! bit.ly/4qgGYpJ

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Free Learning Analytics for Academic Librarians Webinar

Join ACRL’s Value of Academic Libraries (VAL) Committee from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Central on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, for the free webinar "If It's Not in the Data, It's Not in the Decisions: Learn...

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

New on ACRLog... Learning from our Students as First Year Academic Librarians "This marks the last collaborative post as First Year Academic Librarians, and we wanted to take a chance to share some of our most memorable experiences – learning directly from students." bit.ly/3RKuDO3

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

New on ACRLog... First Year Reflections "I’m also just really interested to see how I feel about this second year compared to the first year. My hope is that I can learn just as much, while also building on what worked from last year. I’m looking forward to it!" - M Roberts bit.ly/4xD27gB

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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Catch the latest #TIEWebinar Our 9/2 webinar brings together academic librarians from three institutions to share the steps & protocols they have employed on their campuses to deal with ICE in academic libraries, with suggestions for what librarians can & should do in this moment. ow.ly/nppQ50ZvV5E

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